What We Do
Council of ACT Motor Clubs
The Council aims to advance the cause of the motoring enthusiast movement. The Council provides an advocacy role for stakeholders, promotes interest in motoring and facilitates networking amongst motor clubs and enthusiasts. The Council conducts a range of projects and provides guidance via Club Advice Sheets. The Council also promotes good driving and road safety.
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General Meetings
Council meets at 7:30pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Irish Club, 6 Parkinson Street, Weston ACT (excluding January). General members of the Council comprise two delegates from each of the member motoring clubs.
Liaise with National Capital Authority
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Further to the 11 Feb Canberra Times article discussing ‘Car Clubs Banned from displays on Grass Areas’, the Wheels 2009 Display scheduled for 22 March 2009 on the Lawns of Old Parliament house has been approved by the NCA. We look forward to working with NCA in making this another outstanding success. The longer term use of the grassed areas will be further discussed with NCA in the near future. |
Home For Council
The Council of ACT Motoring Clubs is looking for a permanent home to better support the motoring enthusiasts of the ACT and surrounding region. To achieve this we are examining the development of a “Mega Shed”.
Motoring Events
The Council manages a complete calendar of motoring events happening in the ACT and surrounding region. The Council hosts two major motoring displays each year, Shannons Wheels during March and Marques in the Park during November. These events are well supported by ACT motoring clubs with over 800 vehicles attending and significant funds raised for local charities.
Concessional Registration Scheme
The Council co-manages the Concessional Registration Scheme (CRS) which allows vehicles more than 30 years old to be registered at a concessional rate under strict conditions. The Council is affiliated with the Australian History Motoring Federation which represents 600 vehicle clubs and 100,000 vehicle owners in Australia.
Canberra Pie Cart
The Council has completed a significant restoration project of the Canberra Pie Cart, a 1939 Chevrolet van that was used during the 1940-70s to service local Government Departments and weekend football matches. The restoration was completed with the assistance of students from Copeland College Melba, Shannons Insurance and the ACT Goverment Heritage Grants Scheme.
Canberra Centenary 'Month of Motoring'
During 2013, the Council will commemorate the Centenary of Canberra by hosting a 'Month of Motoring'. All local motoring clubs are encouraged to host a motoring event during 2013. Motoring events that have already been scheduled include the AHMF AGM and Marques in the Park.
Robert Shannon Foundation
The Robert Shannon Foundation encourages people under the age of 30 to become involved in the restoration and preservation of veteran, vintage, post-vintage, historic 50’s, historic 60’ and historic 70’s vehicles up to 30 years old. The Council encourages applications for help with the purchase of specialist tools or equipment, restoration work, TAFE fees or other motoring projects.
Heritage Motoring Ambassadors Award
The Council has a Heritage Motoring Ambassador’s Award which was presented to the Council by Doug McGregor, Council President 1995-1997. The award is presented at the Annual General Meeting in recognition of “Outstanding Efforts in Promoting Heritage Motoring”.
Club Advice Sheets
The Council produces Club Advice Sheets that feature answers to Frequently Asked Questions that the Council receives from various individuals and clubs on typical club activities/issues. Please contact the Council if your club has a suggestion for the next Club Advice Sheet.
